Timothy Kevane of Sedgwick's New York office authored this article which appeared in the CPCU eJournal.
This article provides an overview of the media liability policy, a form of insurance that will play a growing role in the industry as companies expand operations to compete in a global marketplace that is increasingly driven by media communications and carefully-guarded intellectual property. It discusses the main components of the insuring agreement, key definitions and scope of coverage and highlights some of the more salient exclusions and other limitations that may be implicated on a given claim. For further perspective on the nature of the coverage, the article also highlights issues that warrant careful consideration at underwriting.